Podcasts for all Things Psych, Law, and Grad School!

by Jordan Donson (2022-2023 Secretary)

If you ever find yourself looking for a new podcast that is not only entertaining but also educational, then you have come to the right place! Listed below are the top 12 podcasts to fit all your psychology, law, and grad school needs. 
 

1. Speaking of Psychology: Produced by the American Psychological Association, this podcast helps listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives by highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. 
2. The Forensic Psychologist Podcast: This podcast discusses the niche practice area of forensic psychology and delves into the realms of psychology, law, and human behavior. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Vienna, Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Director at Vienna Psychological Group, Inc. 
3. Clinically Thinking: A podcast by clinical psychologists, for clinical psychologists. Deep-dive conversations with clinicians and academics at the forefront of their fields. A great resource for all clinicians at every stage. 
4. Due Process – The Interviews: This podcast is the side-feed of the podcast ‘Due Process,’ a show dedicated to examining Canada’s Criminal Justice System. This side-feed features full-length interviews with guests who have appeared on Due Process. The interviews on this feed focus on topics and issues related to law, forensic psychology, and Canada’s Criminal Justice System. 
5. Grad School is Hard, But...: A podcast from Dr. Katy Peplin of Thrive PhD, this is helpful for anyone trying to be a human and a scholar. This podcast helps you dive deeper into how your brain and body work best. Each episode features practical experiments to try to help you find your way through the hard work of grad school. 
6. The Forensic Psychology Podcast: In this podcast Sally Tilt and Dr. Kerensa Hocken from HM Prison and Probation Service Psychology team interview colleagues who do vitally important work in prisons across the U.K. 
7. Clinically Psyched: A realistic guide to applying to Clinical Psychology PhD programs in North America. 
8. The Law Garage: In this podcast you can learn from leading professionals in the criminal bar. From the beginning of a police investigation to the trial or jury trial, gain insight into the working minds of experienced defense practitioners. 
9. This is Grad School: A podcast for grad students, by grad students. Two applied social psychology PhD students have casual conversations about issues relevant to graduate students in psychology and beyond. This podcast aims to provide a place for grad students to decompress, process, and discuss the real experiences graduate students have, both positive and negative. 
10. Forensic Minds: Currently studying psychology? Early career forensic psychologist? Interested in the work of forensic psychologists? This is the podcast for you! Forensic Minds – Australia, hosted by the Australian Psychological Society – College of Forensic Psychologists. 
11. The Litigation Psychology Podcast: This podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is for in-house and outside defense counsel about the intersection of science and litigation. It explores topics of interest to the defense bar, with a particular emphasis on subjects that don’t get enough attention. Hosted by PhD-level social scientists, clinical scientists, and psychology experts with a wealth of knowledge about science, research, human behavior, and decision making, which they apply in the context of civil litigation. 
12. Psychology Unplugged: This podcast features weekly discussions and perspectives on all aspects of psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, and mental health topics. Psychoeducation, information, misinformation, controversy, and passion about an incredibly relevant and misunderstood field.